Obituaries

Mary Hrycyk
Sep 22, 2009
Our mom Mary Hrycyk passed away Sept. 22nd. Mary was born in Tiffin Ohio but resided in Copley the past 57 years where she raised her family. Mary retired from Copley-Fairlawn Schools where she worked in the high school cafeteria. Mary is survived by sister Geneva Hawkins of Bloomville Ohio. Mary leaves behind sons Dave (Cindy) of Lakemore Bruce of...
Liselotte Strateff
Sep 20, 2009
Dr. Liselotte (Lilo) H. Strateff died September 20 in Derwood Md. Born 1924 in Bamberg Germany to Dr. Wilhelm and Hildegard (Bley) Greissinger. She earned her MD from Friedrich Alexander U. in Erlangen in 1951 married Dr.Stephan Strateff (dec.) and emigrated to NYC in 1953. She practiced Anesthesiology in the Akron area until her retirement in 1998. Survivors children Kristina...
Dorothy Walter
Sep 15, 2009
VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTEDorothy Ellen Walter (Phillips) born January 13 1915 passed away on September 15 2009 in Oberlin Ohio. Dorothy was predeceased by her beloved husband Edwin Charles Walter of Akron Ohio brother Donald Phillips and sisters Doris Babson and Juanita Phillips. She was born and raised in Clarksfield Ohio. After graduating from North Fairfield High School she earned her...
Michael Fenwick
Sep 14, 2009
VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTEMichael Dennis Fenwick 47 died unexpectedly on September 14 2009 as the result of an aortic aneurysm. Mike was born in Akron on November 23 1961. He attended St. Sebastian Grade School where he made many lifelong friends. Mike went to St. Vincent - St. Mary High School where he was a member of student council and was...
Ralph McKeighen
Sep 8, 2009
VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTERalph the Barber 79 laid down his scissors comb and clippers Tuesday September 8 2009 moving on to heaven to be reunited with his beloved parents and siblings. Ralph grew up on Palm Ave. in Akron where he loved to play baseball for the Hawks team. He attended Garfield High School and later moved to Copley graduating in...

Gary Heim
Sep 6, 2009
Gary J. Heim age 69 passed away peacefully on Sunday September 6 2009. Gary was the son of Joseph and Mary Heim of Barberton Ohio. He is survived by his wife Rosemary children: Shari (Tim) Beorn Thomas (Nancy) Heim and Corrin (Mike) Boggs grandchildren: Nikolas Samantha and Bridget. He is also survived by his brother Robert and sister Cheryl Learner....
Richard Thomas
Sep 4, 2009
VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTERichard Gareth (R.G.) Thomas 57 lifelong area resident and landscape architect passed away on Friday September 4 after a prolonged illness leaving behind his family many friends and a lifetime of projects which beautify the Akron area. Rick is the son of Mary Jane Thomas and the late Gareth Thomas of Akron. He leaves behind Pam (Logan) his...
Teresa Cole
Sep 3, 2009
VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTETeresa Ann Cole YN1 US Navy retired passed through this earthly life on September 3 2009 after an inspiring and courageous battle against cancer. She was born in Columbus Ohio on August 7 1960. Teresa graduated from Walnut Ridge High School and attended The Ohio State University. She is well known for 16 years of public service in...
Bandit Segetti
Sep 3, 2009
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Helen Tedeschi
Sep 2, 2009
VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTEHelen Tedeschi 81 of Medina died September 2 2009 at Hospice Care Center. Helen was preceded in death by her sons David and Michael; parents Roman and Mary Hajoway; brothers Steve Michael Joe and Harold; sisters Mary Ganns Ann Dragan and Estelle Hajoway Sophie Leidel and Dorothy White. She is survived by her husband of 61 years Ron;...
Mary Schafer
Aug 27, 2009
VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTEMary Kay (Podrasky) Schafer 78 of Akron died August 27 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years James; brother John Podrasky; sisters Helen Durgala and Wilma Watts. Mary is survived by children and spouses James (Sherry) Schafer Susan (Ken) Jones Michael (Nancy Marie) Schafer Nancy Schafer Mary Frederick and Irene Conley; 11 grandchildren;...
Arthur Kaniasty
Aug 23, 2009
VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTEArthur Douglas Kaniasty 45 of Akron passed August 23 2009 at Cleveland Clinic after suffering a long illness. Arthur was born on April 7 1964 in Chicago IL. He was preceded in death by his mother Wanda. He is survived by his father Kazimierz Kaniasty; brother Tadziu; and brother Richard his wife Linda and their daughters Megan and...

Richard Willse
Aug 19, 2009
Richard N. Willse 80 passed away on Wednesday August 19 2009 after a short illness. Richard served in the U.S. Navy and worked as a Civil Engineer in the Akron area. He also served as Planning Commissioner for the City of Fairlawn Athletic Director for St. Hilary School and worked overseas in Saudi Arabia and Egypt. Richard was preceded in...
Mary Pirogowicz
Aug 18, 2009
Mary Lou (nee Boland)Pirogowicz 73 of Akron passed away on August 18 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband Walter; her parents Eugene and Mary Boland; and brother Tommy. Mary Lou is survived by her brother Eugene Boland; sister Patricia Boland of Akron; daughter Diane (Joe) Broz; 3 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. She will be missed greatly by...

Betty Wimer
Aug 18, 2009
Betty Jane Wimer (nee: Robart) lost her courageous battle with cancer on August 18 2009. Born in Akron a fourth generation Akronite Betty married her high school sweetheart Harry. They were married 70 years. He preceded her in death in 2005. Betty was a stay at home mother for her three children Linda (Bert) Joyce Richard (Patricia) Wimer and Carolyn...
Catherine Kline
Aug 16, 2009
VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTECatherine E. (nee Possellt) Kline 88 of Copley passed away August 16 2009 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents Katherine and Joseph Possellt; sisters Genevieve Cottrill Dorothy Scheatzle and Francis Fox; and son John Kline. Catherine is survived by her husband Joseph Kline Sr; sons Joseph (Mary) Kline of Norton and Garry (Barbara)...
Dale Parker
Aug 13, 2009
Dale H. Parker 81 of Wadsworth (formerly of Copley) died August 13 2009 at Hospice Care Center. He was preceded in death by his parents Roy and Jessie Parker; and brothers Marvin and Robert. Dale is survived by his wife of 59 years Hilda Parker; sons and daughter-in-laws Edward and Linda Parker of Port Orange FL John and Cindy Parker...
Helen Obermeyer
Aug 12, 2009
VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTEHelen E. (Obermeyer) Lannak 91 passed to a better world (where we are sure she is dancing) on August 12 2009. Helen was born in Jellico TN. She retired from Montgomery Ward in Baltimore MD. Helen enjoyed bowling dancing travel and generally a good time. She was a long-time resident of Randallstown MD until moving to Chambrel Fairlawn...
Michael Novotny
Aug 11, 2009
VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTEMichael 'Mikey' Novotny 55 entered into eternal life August 11 2009. Mikey was born in Gary Indiana on July 27 1954. He touched many lives with his huge heart and his radiant smile. Mikey had a love for life sports and music. He participated in the Special Olympics was a devoted fan of the Chicago Cubs and loved...

Jeannette Groesbeck
Aug 8, 2009
Jeannette Mary Groesbeck 79 died peacefully August 8 2009. She was born in Cleveland OH. Jeannette was preceded in death by her parents; siblings Eugene and Raymond Krent Regina Babnis; husband of 33 years Donald; and special companion Wesley Robinson. She is survived by her daughters Marcie (Bryan Hecht) Groesbeck Ellen (Don) Limes and Kathy (Larry) Quinn; 9 grandchildren; and...
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